Why Go Out For a Good Cup of Coffee? Home Brew Heaven Saint George Court, Governor Francis Farms, Warwick, RI

Day after day I sit and watch many of my neighbors go out for a morning cup of joe. Why? I ask myself again, and again. When such a good cup can be home-brewed for pennies a day...

Here is what I drink every morning, at home.

This cup, shown above, was just made in less than a minute, in my own kitchen. How?
Simple, the right equipment makes it easy enough for a sleepwalker to do.

The coffee maker is a Keurig. I bought mine at Williams-Sonoma, but now they are offering this Cuisinart,
I guess it should work fine.

The second tool is the frother, the Nespresso Aeroccino Plus. Again, from Williams-Sonoma, but they do still sell this one for $99. GRAB IT now, it is the bomb. I have had one since 2007 and could not live without it.
Secret Hint: SKIM MILK, only, makes the best froth.

My personal fave in the K-cups is Newman's Own Blend, available everywhere, but cheaper at Dave's Marketplace.
It goes without saying, mine is Decaf!

And lastly, the cinnamon. A natural boost to metabolism, ground cinnamon should be a part of every daily diet
and this is great way to take yours...

So, how to do it?  Start your froth and preheat your coffee machine. Pour the all of froth and milk into the bottom of a coffee mug, I like glass for the "show". Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon and place in brew position. Select the most concentrated brew your machine offers (the fewest ounce brew) and drip directly over the mug of froth. Viola! 

Governor Francis Farms Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival Linda Maintanis, Warwick, RI

The 2015 GFNA - Governor Francis Farms - Pumkin Patch & Fall Festival is 

Saturday, October 10, 2014. 

This annual gathering of kids of all ages will start at 12:00pm on the block between the two rotaries. 

Be sure to stop by and say "Hello", we would love to meet you!

Cold Snap Brings Peony Coma to Governor Francis Farms? Linda Maintanis

 

Brrrr...  An unseasonable cold snap has brought a blanket of subnormal temperatures to the neighborhood this week. 

Under normal conditions my peonies would typically bloom on or around May 20th. This year the drought-like weather from our dry spring slowed down the process. 

 
Just starting to form mature flower heads, the plants were induced into a sleepy coma by a couple of fifty degree days. Even colder nights have refrigerated these buds, protecting until a wave of warm air opens them up later this week.

As you know peonies in my yard means that very soon there'll be a photoshoot of pinky little girls surrounded by a flutter of peony petals...  that will be a post to watch for!







 

Holiday Decorations Illuminate Governor Francis Farms Warwick Homes - Linda Maintanis

Jack Frost has been flirting with the homes in Governor Francis Farms lately. Sprinkling them with twinkling lights and holiday displays, the farms seem to be lit up from the heavens...

Enjoy these pics of some of our more spectacular presentations,

 10 Saint George Court

                     93 Weetamoe Drive                       

    78 Westfield Road

 45 Sweetfern Road

76 Saint George Court

Governor Francis Farms Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival Linda Maintanis, Warwick, RI

The 2014 GFNA - Governor Francis Farms - Pumkin Patch & Fall Festival is 

Saturday, October 18, 2014. 

This annual gathering of kids of all ages will start at 1:00pm on the block between the two rotaries. 

Be sure to stop by and say "Hello", we would love to meet you!

Local Gardens Host to Hornets - Governor Francis Farms Bees in the Bushes?

Hornet's Nest. 

We've all heard the term and even said it a few times 

but how many of us have ever seen a real hornet's nest? 

Wikipedia defines the European Hornet this way, "This species will sting in response to being stepped on or grabbed but generally avoid conflict. They are also defensive of their hive and can be aggressive around food sources. They are carnivorous and eat large insects: primarily wasps, large moths, and other large bees. Care should be taken when encountered in these circumstances as they may sting without warning. The pain from the sting may persist for several days with attendant swelling. If you are stung you may wish to seek medical attention."

There have been several sightings of late in the Governor Francis Farms area of large, established hornet's nests. Take one look at these and stay away!
  
This nest shown below in both photos was about the size of a basketball. Additionally, as you can see in the second photo, it was not even waist-level; a potential danger to small children and pets...

Problems associated with the hornets are the following, "European hornets are carnivores and eat many species of insects. Many of these insects are considered pests in the garden, which indicates that the hornet provides a benefit to the average garden/farm. However, they are known to eradicate domestic honeybee hives, resulting in fewer honeybees for open pollination."

Therefore, homeowners who are aware of these pests on their property 

are encouraged to arrange removal by a licensed pest control firm.

To read more about the Honeybee reduction and the resulting problems 

I suggest SARE for more research.